Definition and Synonyms for Sterilize

Definition of Sterilize

1. Make free from bacteria Verb
2. Make infertile Verb

Synonyms for word "sterilize"

Semanticaly linked words with "sterilize"

Lexical Analysis for "sterilize"

sterilizer
Noun
derivation
1
1. a device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or to sterilize surgical instruments
sterilization
Noun
derivation
2
1. the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce)
2. the procedure of making some object free of live bacteria or other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means)

Words Rhyme with sterilize

Etymology for sterilize

etymology resterilize
etymology sterilizable
etymologically related castratism
etymologically related sterile
etymologically related sterilization
is derived from sterilized
is derived from sterilizes
is derived from sterilizing